Answer the following prompts using 2 references to support for each prompt. Use Prompts as headings in submission to clearly separate work.
Prompt 1
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AND PROVIDE 2 REFERENCES.
Think of a group to which you belong or of which you would like to be a member. Is this group open to new members, or closed? If it is open, what do current members do to orient new members? Is the group prepared to deal with members leaving the group?
Consider the possibility of forming a new group around an interest of yours or a project on which you might want to work. Imagine how this group would address new members and members leaving the group. What principles would be important to you in forming this group?
Think about a group you belong to that does not use Peace and Power— your family, a community group, club, committee, or classroom. Select one of the PEACE powers in chapter 12 that you feel would benefit this group. Make a list of all the ways that your group could begin to bring this PEACE power into action. When you feel ready, share your thoughts with others in the group.
What do you think would be the barriers to using Peace and Power in most groups you have experienced? Where you think this would be impossible, consider things that would need to shift in order to make it possible for the group to use Peace and Power.
Prompt 2
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AND SUPPORT WITH 2 REFERENCES
Practice for the interview! In your discussion, use the S.O.A.R method to illustrate how you have solved a problem or handled a difficult situation in the past. How do you think this will help your interview response?
Why is understanding an organizations culture an important component of the interview process? Do you think this understand of culture might change your approach to the interview?
Consider your various experiences as a nurse. What were the best jobs you held, and what organizations offered the healthiest work environment?
Use the AACN survey to assess whether your unit or organization qualifies as an HWE: www.aacn.org/nursing-excellence/healthy-work-environments
Prompt 3
A young, husky man is brought to the emergency department because of his escalating angry behavior. As he is being interviewed, a 6-inch knife is found in his possession. When he is asked to surrender the knife, he refuses and becomes quite agitated. How can this situation best be handled? (Provide a rationale for your selected strategies.)
Call the code-green team for a show of force.
Push the panic button to summon the security guards.
Try to talk the patient into giving up the weapon.
